Effect of fabric weaves on compressional behaviour of woven fabric

Abstract

Effect of weaves on compressional properties of woven fabric has been studied. Thirty different samples varying in filling material, namely cotton, polyester-cotton (P/C) and polyester spun fibre (PSF) and in weave, namely 1/1 plain, 2/2 warp rib, 2/2 matt, 2/2 twill, 3/1 twill, 3/1 1/3 twill, 4/4 twill, 8 end satin, herring bone twill and crepe weave with satin base are tested for their compressional behaviour. Study is conducted by compressing the fabric samples using 5000mN load with 100mN/s rate of load. Universal strength tester with compression anvils along with newly designed supporting stand for apparel fabrics is used for this study. It is found that the weave significantly affects the compressibility and compressional resilience of woven fabric.